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Tuesday, September 17, 2024 6: 30 PM
City Council Chambers
9700 Seventh Ave.
Hesperia CA, 92345
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
HESPERIA CITY COUNCIL
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
HESPERIA HOUSING AUTHORITY
HESPERIA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
HESPERIA WATER DISTRICT
CLOSED SESSION - 5: 00 PM
Roll Call
Present: 5- Mayor Bird, Mayor Pro Tem Swanson, Council Member Gregg, Council Member Bennington and Council Member Lee
Conference with Leqal Counsel — Existinp Litiaation - Government Code Section 54956. 9( d) 1
1. Assistant Secretary for FHEO v. City of Hesperia, California, et al.; Case Number 09- 16-4717- 8
2. Sully- Mil/er Contracting, et al. v. City of Hesperia et al., SBSC Case No. ClVS82410614
3. California Arroyo Fund, Inc. et al. v. City of Hesperia, et al., SBSC Case No. CIVS82225409
4. LCTH lnvestment, L. P., et al. v. City of Hesperia et al., SBSC Case No. C/ VS82303245
5. LCTH Investment, L.P. et al. v. City of Hesperia et al., SBSC Case No. CIVS82303246
6. LCTH lnvestment, L.P. et al. v. City of Hesperia ef al., SBSC Case No. CIVS82310835
7. Mojave Basin Adjudication, City of Barstow, et al, v City of Adelanto, et al CALL TO ORDER - 6: 30 PM
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Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
Roll Call
Present: 5- Mayor Bird, Mayor Pro Tem Swanson, Council Member Gregg, Council Member Bennington and Council Member Lee
City of Hesperia
Meeting Minutes — Final
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D. Agenda Revisions and Announcements by City Clerk
E. Closed Session Reports by City Attorney
Closed session was recessed at 6: 30 pm, to be reconvened at the close of the regular meeting.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS ( For items and matters not listed on the aqenda) The following individuals commented via voicemail:
Mike Medina
Bob Nelson
Greg Wright
Dara Hise
Myrna Gumal
Sonja Gay
No name given
Collette Roselett
No name given
The following individuals commented in person:
Kim Jones
Wayne Grimes
Rachel Collette
Susan Garcia
Kristin Guidry
JOINT CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Swanson, seconded by Gregg, that the Joint Consent Calendar be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Bird, Swanson, Gregg, Bennington, and Lee
Nay: 0
1. Consideration of the Draft Minutes from the Regular Meeting held Tuesday, September 3, 2024.
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the Draft Minutes from the Regular Meeting held Tuesday, September 3, 2024.
Sponsors: Assistant City Clerk Erin Baum
2. Warrant Run Report ( City - Successor Agency - Housing Authority - Community Development Commission - Water)
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the Council/ Board ratify the warrant run and payroll report for the City, Successor Agency to the Hesperia Community Redevelopment Agency, Hesperia Housing Authority, Community Development Commission, and Water District.
Sponsors: Assistant City Manager Casey Brooksher
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3. Treasurer' s Cash Report for the unaudited period ended June 30, 2024.
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the Council/ Board accept the Treasurer' s Cash Report for the City, Successor Agency to the Hesperia Community Redevelopment Agency, Hesperia Housing Authority, Community Development Commission, and Water District.
Sponsors: Assistant City Manager Casey Brooksher
4. Community Facilities District 2005- 1 Bond Refunding - Professional Services Agreement with NBS Government Finance Group
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with NBS Government Finance Group ( NBS) in an amount of $ 25, 000, to provide professional services related to the Community Facilities District ( CFD) 2005- 1 ( Belgate Development Restructuring) Special Tax, Series 2014 Bond Refunding. As this agreement is solely related to the refinancing of a debt issue, if approved, the agreement would be separate from other existing agreements with NBS totaling $ 200, 000 for ongoing services related to CFD formation, assessment district administration, and annexation services, for CFD 2005- 1, CFD 2021- 1, CFD 2022- 1, and CFD 2023- 1.
Sponsors: Assistant City Manager Casey Brooksher
5. Consideration of the Biennial Update of the City' s Statement of Economic Interests Designated Employee Filing Roster
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council and Water District Board adopt the Fair Political Practices Commission required biennial update of the City' s Statement of Economic Interest Employee Filing Roster ( Conflict- of- Interest Code) for designated employees through adoption of Joint Resolution No. 2024- 47 and HWD 2024- 15.
Sponsors: Assistant City Clerk Erin Baum
6. Electronic Document Management Maintenance and Licensing Contract Authority Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to approve a contract amendment in the amount of $ 34, 952, plus a contingency of $ 968, for a total not- to- exceed amount of $ 130, 204, to provide an additional year of licensing support and maintenance of the City' s current Electronic Document Management System ( Laserfiche).
Sponsors: Economic Development Manager Victor Knight
7. American Rescue Plan Act ( ARPA) Grant Equipment Rehabilitation - Five Water Production Wells Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council and Board of Directors of the Hesperia Water District ( District) authorize the City Manager to approve an amendment of $ 1,500, 000 to the existing contract with General Pump Company for a not- to- exceed amount of $ 1, 665, 032 for the rehabilitation of five ( 5) water City of Hesperia
production wells.
Sponsors: Director of Public Works/ City Engineer Cassandra Sanchez
8. American Rescue Plan Act ( ARPA) Grant Vehicle Procurement - Two Super- Duty Trucks With Cranes Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council and Board of Directors of the Hesperia Water District authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Ken Grody Ford for the purchase of two ( 2) 2024 Ford F- 550' s with Scelzi utility bodies and cranes in the not- to- exceed amount of $ 263, 200.
Sponsors: Director of Public Works/ City Engineer Cassandra Sanchez
9. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Grant Equipment Procurement - Thirty Remote Pressure Monitoring Units
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council and Board of Directors of the Hesperia Water District authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Ferguson Waterworks for the purchase of thirty ( 30) remote pressure monitoring units in the not- to- exceed amount of $ 127, 100.
Sponsors: Director of Public Works/ City Engineer Cassandra Sanchez
10. American Rescue Plan Act ( ARPA) Grant Equipment Procurement - Fourteen Reservoir Mixers
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council and Board of Directors of the Hesperia Water District authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Doane & Hartwig Water Systems for the purchase of fourteen ( 14) reservoir mixers manufactured by Tidal Wave in the not- to- exceed amount of $ 162,000.
Sponsors: Director of Public Works/ City Engineer Cassandra Sanchez
CONSENT ORDINANCES
11. Development Code Amendment DCA24- 00001 and Specific Plan Amendment SPLA24- 00001; Applicant:
City of Hesperia; Area affected: City- wide.
Recommended Action:
Place on second reading and adopt by title waiving the text of Ordinance No. 2024- 09 approving Development Code Amendment DCA24-00001 and Specific Plan Amendment SPL24-00001 modifying the development requirements associated with the establishment of new or the expansion of existing single price overstock/ discount stores ( SPODS), and repealing Urgency Ordinance No. 2024- 02.
Sponsors: Assistant Planner Leilani Henry
A motion was made by Bennington, seconded by Swanson, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Bird, Swanson, Gregg, Bennington, and Lee
Nay: 0
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PUBLIC HEARING
12. Revised User Fee Study
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council and the Board of Directors of the Hesperia Water District consider amending the City- wide fee schedule related to the User Fee Study, and the adoption of proposed Joint Resolution No. 2024- 35 and Resolution HWD 2024- 14.
Sponsors: Assistant City Manager Casey Brooksher
A motion was made by Lee, seconded by Bennington, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4- Bird, Swanson, Bennington. and Lee
Nay: 1 - Gregg
13. Urgency Ordinance - Wooden Pallet Yards Moratorium
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council waive further reading and adopt Urgency Ordinance 2024- 11 pursuant to California Government Code Section 65858 extending a moratorium for a period of ten ( 10) months and fifteen ( 15) days from its original expiration date on the establishment or expansion of wooden pallet yards, pending study and adoption of regulatory and zoning standards.
Sponsors: Principal Planner Ryan Leonard
The following individuals commented during the public hearing:
Susan Garcia
Al Vogler
Kristin Guidry
Bob Cormelow
Rachel Collett
A motion was made by Swanson, seconded by Gregg, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Bird, Swanson, Gregg, Bennington, and Lee
Nay: 0
14. Program Year 2023- 2024 Community Development Block Grant, Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council conduct a public hearing and, upon accepting public testimony, 1) approve the Program Year ( PY) 2023- 2024 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report CAPER); and 2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to submit the PY 2023- 2024 CAPER to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ( HUD), along with any public testimony and changes thereto as directed by the City Council.
Sponsors: Director of Development Services Nathan Freeman A motion was made by Swanson, seconded by Bennington, that this item be approved. The City of Hesperia
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Bird, Swanson, Gregg, Bennington, and Lee
N ay: 0
15. Consider Adoption of a Resolution of Necessity to Acquire Real Property located North of Yucca Terrace Drive abutting the California Aqueduct, Assessor Parcel No. 3064- 461- 03 Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council hold a public hearing on the proposed Resolution of Necessity Resolution 2024- 45) and adopt the Resolution of Necessity authorizing the commencement of eminent domain action to acquire the real property located north of Yucca Terrace Drive abutting the California Aqueduct ( Assessor Parcel No. 3064- 461- 03).
Sponsors: Director of Development Services Nathan Freeman Al Vogler commented during public hearing.
A motion was made by Bennington, seconded by Lee, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4- Bird, Swanson, Bennington, and Lee
Nay: 1 - Gregg
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS AND COMMENTS
The Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem, and Counci/ Members reported from various events and Committees.
CITY MANAGER/ CITY ATTORNEY/ STAFF REPORTS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
The regu/ ar meeting was adjourned at 8:50 in honor of Mayor Bird' s mother' s and daughter' s respective birthdays and Council Member Lee' s wedding anniversary.
CLOSED SESSION
Closed session resumed at 8:55 pm and was adjourned at 9: 15 pm, with no reportable action. r---
J ssica Giber, Deputy City Clerk
City of Hesperia